Style Kitchen Mikhuna Wasi Ukhupi Diseño by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Style Kitchen Mikhuna Wasi Ukhupi Diseño by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

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Style Kitchen Mikhuna Wasi Ukhupi Diseño

by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada - Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Style Kitchen Mikhuna Wasi Ukhupi Diseño

Style Kitchen nisqaqa Kutchan cho, Hokkaido, Japón llaqtapi tarikuq mikhuna wasi ukhu diseñom. Kay suni k'ikllu wasi ukhuqa 785 metro cuadrado hatunmi, kinsa t'aqamanmi rakisqa kachkan. Ñawpaq haykuna qayllapi mawk'a k'ullukuna rumikunapiwan huk hawka samasqa muyuriyta ruwanku, qhipa t'aqakunataq astawan sapallanpaq ch'inlla kanku. Sapaqchasqa hina wasikunaqa unay rit'i wasichakunata yuyarichinku, warkusqa k'anchaykunataq rit'i cristal hina rikch'akunku. Chawpipi kicharisqa yanuna wasiqa Annupuri urqu suyt'uman rikch'akun. Cortinakunaqa qhipaman astawan yanayarinku, chaymantapas q'uñi hark'ayta allinchanku.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Style Kitchen Mikhuna Wasi Ukhupi Diseño A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta hanak, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Qullqi mishak kashkakunaka ancha achikyaska shinallatak ancha mushuk ruraykunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Style Kitchen Mikhuna Wasi Ukhupi Diseño ruray yachak, ñawpak shinallatak mushuk yuyayta charik sumak rurashka kanata munanku. Kay Qullqi Premiu japishka diseñuka ancha riksishka shinallatak yupaychashka yuyay kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Style Kitchen Mikhuna Wasi Ukhupi Diseño achka runakunapak munashka rurashka kan, munayta kallarichin, alli yuyaykunata kun shinallatak mancharichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: With a long and narrow space provided for the design, the decision for the plan was to adopt a gradational design from a casual space near the entrance to a more private and luxury zone at the end. To bring the history and nature of Niseko inside the restaurant, the design includes elements like semi private rooms, reminding traditional snow huts, or building materials reminiscence of a snow glimmer.
Dimensions & Packaging: Spread over 785sq.m., separated into 3 zones, each part is layered with specially designed hardened floors which can withstand the abuse of snow booths and the winter ware. The curtains are double layered to softly absorb the outdoor light. And the deeper one goes toward the back of the restaurant, the darker the color of the curtains becomes, creating a gradually calming space, while at the same time considering the effect of thermal insulation.
Tags: Restaurant, Design, Niseko, All day dining, Snow resort, ski resort
Production Technology: A mix of antique wood and stone near the entrance of the restaurant enhances the casual spirit of the space, while the passage leading to the more private spaces is designed to look more sophisticated, reminding one of the images of calming rows of birch trees at night. In the center of the restaurant stands the open kitchen with elements designed to represent the Annupuri mountain range of Niseko, creating a lively atmosphere. Even the pendant lights were designed to resemble snow crystals so that the guests were submerged in the beauty of Niseko snow resort.
Design Challenge: One of the clients requests was to include as much as possible from the culture of Niseko, so many of the artwork was entrusted to Hokkaido artists to convey the charm of the local area to the guests properly. High quality and environmentally appropriate furniture was also achieved by manufacturing them in Hokkaido.
Research: The research was based on snow resorts, restaurants and facilities in Niseko. The goal was to combine not only the different styles of restaurants, but to include the local surroundings as well. It resulted in the creation of a space with many types of seating styles and zones. A lively, entertaining and energized atmosphere, imbued with the charm of Niseko.
Inspiration: The breathtaking natural environment of the Niseko snow resort in Jpan, its long history and unique culture were the basis for this design. The design concept is called All Taste and is an accumulation of experiences of the surroundings brought inside, in addition to an exquisite cuisine.
Project Duration: Design begun in April 2020 and construction begun in August 2021. Operation begun on December 15, 2024. The restaurant is in Kutchan cho, Hokkaido. Infront of the Restaurant stretches the famous Hanazono ski slope and is surrounded by the mountains Yotei and Annupuri.
Operation Flow: The restaurant has 3 zones, some of which can be closed during the low season without creating a cut off feeling. To create connection to the charm of the local nature and history, to create a calming atmosphere, the design includes elements like local wood and stone. An oversized steel pod resembling an old distillation tank is installed over the round bar counter near the entrance. It is a connection to the local industry and history and can even be seen from the ski slopes elevating the interest of the outside passersby.
Team Members: Designer: Keiichi Ito
Designer: Ryo Okada
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #1: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #2: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #3: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024
Optional Image #4: Photographer Shinsui Ohara, 2024